Israel Hofsheet has formally requested the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to reassess its criminal prosecution policies regarding draft evaders. In a letter sent to key legal authorities, the organization argues that the IDF's current approach is discriminatory, treating soldiers and reservists who fail to report for service more harshly than individuals who never enlist. The letter emphasizes that while soldiers can face indictment after 100 days of absence, draft evaders who never report can only be indicted after 540 days. This policy is seen as problematic, especially given the IDF's current manpower crisis, which is intensified by the ongoing conflict and the need for reserve soldiers. The organization points out that approximately 76,000 individuals are currently classified as draft evaders, with 80% of them being haredi. Israel Hofsheet has called for a significant reduction in the indictment threshold to 180 days, arguing that it is unjust to treat those who never enter the military system more leniently than those who do. The organization insists that this change does not require new legislation, as it falls within the military prosecutor's guidelines.